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WorksheetsMidterm Review
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The clear jellylike material that is inside the cell membrane.
a)
ectoplasm
b)
membrane
c)
cytoplasm
d)
cytoskeleton
2.
Outer boundary of the cell; regulates the substances that enter and exit the cell. (both plants and animals)
a)
cell membrane
b)
cell wall
c)
cytoplasm
d)
chromosome
3.
The largest organelle in the cell-controls the cell's actions (factory).
a)
Brain
b)
Nucleus
c)
Mitochondria
d)
Skin
4.
If this organelle were part of a factory, it would be the production machine. Makes proteins.
a)
Lysosome
b)
Chromosome
c)
Ribosome
d)
Golgi Body
5.
Helps maintain and repair cell structures; digests wastes and worn out parts. The janitor.
a)
Lysosome
b)
Chromosome
c)
Ribosome
d)
Nucleus
6.
Stores food, water, and other materials.
a)
Vacuole
b)
Cytoplasm
c)
Endoplasmic Reticulum
d)
Vacuum Cleaner
7.
Produces the energy needed for cellular processes.
a)
Ribosomes
b)
Endoplasmic Reticulum
c)
Nucleus
d)
Mitochondria
8.
Site of photosynthesis; uses the sun's energy to make food for the plant; contains chlorophyll
a)
Cell wall
b)
Chloroplast
c)
Mitochondria
d)
Nucleus
9.
System of channels that move materials around the cell. Conveyor belt
a)
Endoplasmic Reticulum
b)
Golgi Body
c)
Chromatin
d)
Cytoplasm
10.
Package proteins for transport and use outside the cell.
a)
Endoplasmic Reticulum
b)
Golgi Body
c)
Mitochondria
d)
Golgi Body
11.
Rigid, outer covering of plant cell; made of cellulose and found outside the cell membrane.
a)
Cell Wall
b)
Chloroplast
c)
Cytoplasm
d)
Chromosome
12.
____________________ is the process by which a cell divides to produce 2 new daughter cells that are genetically identical to the original cell.
a)
Mitosis
b)
Meiosis
c)
Photosynthesis
d)
Cellular Respiration
13.
Meiosis occurs in ______________________; mitosis occurs in _______________________.
a)
body cells; gametes
b)
gametes; body cells
c)
plants; animals
d)
animals; plants
14.
This is the phase in which the cell grows and prepares for division.
a)
Interphase
b)
Anaphase
c)
Metaphase
d)
Prophase
15.
This is the phase in which the chromosomes condense and microtubules begin to form.
a)
Prophase
b)
Interphase
c)
Metaphase
d)
Telophase
16.
During this phase, the chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell.
a)
Interphase
b)
Metaphase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Telophase
17.
During this phase, the sister chromatids of each chromosomes are pulled apart by the spindle.
a)
Anaphase
b)
Prophase
c)
Metaphase
d)
Telophase
18.
During this phase, the chromosomes have reached opposite ends of the cell and 2 new nuclear envelopes begin to form around each of the sets of chromosomes.
a)
Telophase
b)
Interphase
c)
Cytokinesis
d)
Anaphase
19.
In this stage, the cytoplasm divides.
a)
Telophase
b)
Cytokinesis
c)
Metaphase
d)
Anaphase
20.
In real life, what type of drug is Vincristine?
a)
Chemotherapy
b)
Pain Reliever
c)
Antidepressant
d)
Diuretic
21.
At what phase of mitosis is Vincristine effective?
a)
Metaphase
b)
Prophase
c)
Telophase
d)
Interphase
22.
Where does cellular respiration occur?
a)
Mitochondria
b)
Chloroplast
c)
Chloyophyll
d)
Cytoplasm
23.
What food do corn plants eat?
a)
Glucose
b)
Fructose
c)
Sucrose
d)
Galatose
24.
Which type of reproduction results in the most genetic diversity?
a)
Sexual
b)
Asexual
25.
In which type of reproduction do the offspring usually require the most parental care?
a)
Sexual
b)
Asexual
26.
The term "projectile" means ________________.
a)
an object that is launched or thrown, usually in the air, by a force
b)
a cottonball
c)
a cannonball
d)
an object that orbits the earth
27.
Which of the following statements is true?
a)
The products of photosynthesis become the reactants of cellular respiration.
b)
The products of respiration become the reactants of photosynthesis.
c)
Cellular respiration is how plants make food.
d)
Cellular respiration is a type of asexual reproduction.
28.
The strongest and most sturdy polygon to use in constructing a base for a catapult is a ____________.
a)
Square
b)
Quadrilateral
c)
Rhombus
d)
Triangle
29.
This target shows an example of __________________.
a)
Accuracy and precision
b)
Accuracy, but not precision
c)
Precision, but not accuracy
d)
Neither accuracy nor precision
30.
In order for a projectile to travel the furthest distance possible, what angle should it be launched from?
a)
30
b)
45
c)
60
d)
90
31.
Engineers design and create things that
a)
save peoples' lives
b)
help people commumicate and learn
c)
make peoples' lives more fun and enjoyable
d)
all options are correct
32.
Which of the following is NOT part of the design and engineering process?
a)
Define a problem
b)
Communicate Results
c)
Develop and Prototype Solutions
d)
Form a Hypothesis
33.
The living and nonliving things that make up your environment.
a)
Ecosystem
b)
Community
c)
Biome
d)
Environment
34.
The nonliving factors that affect an ecosystem.
a)
Abiotic
b)
Biotic
c)
Detritus
d)
Plants
35.
The living factors that affect an ecosystem.
a)
abiotic
b)
biotic
c)
detritus
d)
biology
36.
A group of species that live together and occupy a certain area.
a)
Population
b)
Ecosystem
c)
Community
d)
Biome
37.
A flea sucking blood from a dog is an example of what type of interaction?
a)
Predation
b)
Parasitism
c)
Commensalism
d)
Mutualism
38.
The relationship between Nemo and an anemone is an example of ___________.
a)
Competition
b)
Parasitism
c)
Mutualism
d)
Commensalism
39.
Within an ecosystem, if there is a limited supply of resources, what will happen to the organisms?
a)
They will compete for resources and some will die.
b)
The population will grow exponentially.
c)
The population will flourish.
40.
What is the name of an autotrophic organism that always starts the food chain?
a)
Producer
b)
Consumer
c)
Heterotroph
d)
Keystone predator
41.
In a certain food chain, a fish eats algae, a seal eats the fish, and a shark eats the seal. Which consumer receives the most energy?
a)
algae
b)
fish
c)
seal
d)
shark
42.
In a food chain, what do the arrows represent?
a)
The flow of energy.
b)
The order of dominance.
c)
Conservation of matter.
43.
________________ refers to the variety of living species in an ecosystem.
a)
Biodiversity
b)
Biotic Factors
c)
Biology
d)
Bioengineering
44.
What is the unit for measuring energy?
a)
Watt
b)
Joule
c)
Volt
d)
Jenny
45.
What percentage of energy is transferred to the next organism in a food chain?
a)
90%
b)
70%
c)
30%
d)
10%
46.
Which of the following is an example of a decomposer?
a)
Maggot
b)
Worm
c)
Millipede
d)
Bacteria
47.
Which of the following are neither created not destroyed, only changed?
a)
Matter only
b)
Energy Only
c)
Both matter and energy
d)
Life
48.
The role or position an organism has in its environment.
a)
Niche
b)
Mutualism
c)
Dynamic Interaction
d)
Ecosystem
49.
Burrs sticking to a dog's fur is an example of what type of relationship?
a)
Parasitism
b)
Commensalism
c)
Mutualism
d)
Predation
50.
About how much of the freshwater on Earth is easily accessible to humans?
a)
1%
b)
10%
c)
70%
d)
90%
51.
To which family does Neon belong?
a)
Noble Gases
b)
Halogens
c)
Alkali Metals
d)
Alkaline Earth Metals
52.
To which family does Chlorine belong?
a)
Alkali Metals
b)
Alkaline Earth Metals
c)
Halogens
d)
Noble Gases
53.
To which family does Potassium belong?
a)
Alkali Metals
b)
Alkaline Earth Metals
c)
Noble Gases
d)
Halogens
54.
What is the name for the electrons in the outermost energy level?
a)
Valence Electrons
b)
Bonding Electrons
c)
Protons
d)
Neutrons
55.
An atom that has a negative charge is ____________.
a)
Anion
b)
Cation
c)
Onion
d)
Carrot
56.
An atom that has a positive charge is __________________________.
a)
Anion
b)
Cation
c)
Dogion
d)
Doggone
57.
What element is shown in the image?
a)
Nitrogen
b)
Oxygen
c)
Carbon
d)
Flourine
58.
What element is shown in this image?
a)
Nitrogen
b)
Oxygen
c)
Carbon
d)
Fluorine
59.
How many neutrons does Chlorine contain?
a)
17
b)
52
c)
18
d)
35
60.
How many protons does calcium contain?
a)
20
b)
40
c)
60
d)
80
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